The importance of wearing masks in curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic
Jose Humphreys
Abstract
Primary care workers are the first point of contact for patients. Therefore, it is critical for this group of workers to understand the significant role of personal protective equipment and the importance of adhering to proper donning, doffing, and discarding protocols in epidemic control. These measures are crucial in curtailing disease transmission and the overall containment of the contagion.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Personal protective equipmentPandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Transmission (telecommunications)Medical emergencyContagious diseaseDiseaseOutbreakVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyTelecommunicationsComputer scienceInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and Mental HealthCOVID-19 epidemiological studies